Assist. Prof. H. Petridis

Country - Institution

Dept. of Fixed Prosthodontics and Implant Prostheses, Dental School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Title

The art and science of ceramic veneers

Summary

Ceramic veneers present a conservative treatment of esthetic deficiencies in the anterior region.  Tooth shade, shape and form can be altered to satisfy any esthetic requirement.  Conventional ceramic veneers mainly cover the facial and incisal aspect of anterior teeth and are well documented in the literature over long clinical follow-up periods.  However, high success rates require a strict, controlled clinical protocol.  During the last years, altered tooth preparation forms have been introduced with an extended tooth coverage compared to conventional veneer preparation design.
The purpose of this presentation is to present, in an organized manner, a step-by-step clinical protocol for the clinical implementation of ceramic veneers.  Starting from the diagnostic steps required, the treatment planning sequence and the presentation to the patient, the lecture will follow through to clinical treatment sequence of tooth preparation, provisional restorations, definitive impressions, try-in and final cementation.  Various laboratory aspects of ceramic veneer fabrication methods will be stressed as they relate to the clinical long-term results. The clinical guidelines will follow an evidence-based approach.
By the end of the presentation the participants should be able to acknowledge the indications and contraindications of ceramic veneers, as well as the clinical steps required for predictable esthetic results and long-term survival with a reduced risk for complications.